News Dave Grohl and Aimee Mann to Perform at 2021 New Yorker Festival Readers can get 20% off tickets to any virtual event with the code PITCHFORK20 By Pitchfork September 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Dave Grohl (Magdalena Wosinska), Aimee Mann (Sheryl Nields) Facebook Twitter The 2021 New Yorker Festival is set for October 4-10, with
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In the decade since R.E.M.’s split in 2011, the alternative rockers have shown no intention of ever getting back together. Exactly 10 years to the day of their break-up, lead singer Michael Stipe dispelled any notions of a reunion during an appearance on WNYC’s All Of It. “That’s wishful thinking. We will never reunite,” Stipe
News Courtney Barnett Shouts Out Quivers After Discovering “Completely Coincidental” Music Video Similarities Barnett said “I would have completely changed my concept” had she seen the Melbourne band’s “You’re Not Always On My Mind” clip while shooting hers for “Before You Gotta Go” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz September 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter A still from
Two months ago, Eric Clapton came to the defense of anti-vaxxers by claiming he wouldn’t play in front of “discriminated” audiences that have been fully inoculated against COVID-19. But what is the classic rock guitarist best known for if not his bigoted stances and hypocrisy? On Saturday, Clapton performed at the New Orleans venue Smoothie
“Feeling Good About Us” is the latest single from talented singer and songwriter William Maselli. It isn’t a name carrying any commercial cachet, at the moment, but that’s poised to change. The new single is part of Maselli’s new album release On the Back Nine and, judged as a preview for that collection, this release is an
Elektragaaz is a fascinating musical experience created by a reclusive young Frisian composer who goes by the pseudonym Poppo Redband and a group of talented musicians mainly from the New York Metro area. Their anticipated third EP, “The Synaesthetic Picture Show Now Playing, Pt. 3,” was dropped on September 14th. It contains six tracks that
There’s a beauty to endings that doesn’t get discussed enough, or even properly portrayed in the media. Yes, endings are somewhat inherently sad, but the emotional depth and beauty that can be unpacked from the emotion is seemingly limitless, but often unexplored. “Over” the latest single from R&B soulful duo Norm Adams and Julia Robertson
“I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face,” a popular tune from the musical My Fair Lady (1956) has been given a rebirth by top-notch serenader Doug Ferony. The talented singer, along with his excellent and equally talented band, take their audience on a journey through the mind of a man falling in love with a woman
News Naruto Soundtracks Getting First Digital Release Outside Japan Toshio Masuda and Yasuharu Takanashi’s scores for the long-running anime franchise arrive on streaming platforms later this week By Madison Bloom September 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Naruto: Shippuden (©2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN All Rights Reserved.) Facebook Twitter Soundtracks and scores for Naruto—the long-running anime
Morgan Wallen addressed his use of the N-word during a July sitdown with Good Morning America, in which the country singer also claimed he and his team donated $500,000 to Black organizations. According to a new Rolling Stone report attempting to trace the donations, it appears the money hasn’t materialized with any organizations besides the Black
News Emmys 2021: Hamilton Wins Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) It won over projects by David Byrne, Bo Burnham, and Dave Chappelle, plus two TV reunion specials By Allison Hussey September 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lin-Manuel Miranda at Hamilton’s Broadway reopening (Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Hamilton has won the 2021 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety
If there was one MVP at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night, it was undoubtedly Conan O’Brien. While the talk show legend’s eponymous TBS late-night show, which aired its series finale in June after 11 seasons, was nominated for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, he didn’t even have to win in order to steal
News Taylor Swift Releases New “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)”: Listen The re-recorded 1989 song previously featured in a teaser trailer for the children’s movie Spirit Untamed By Matthew Strauss September 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift, photo by Beth Garrabrant Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift has officially released her re-recorded version of the 1989 song “Wildest
Chris Rock is urging his fans to get vaccinated for COVID-19 after recently testing positive for the virus. “I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don’t want this. Get vaccinated,” the 56-year-old comedian wrote in a tweet on Sunday. Rock previously confirmed that he was vaccinated. He also appeared in a PSA
News Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Plays the “Ted Lasso Theme”: Listen From the soundtrack for Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series By Matthew Strauss September 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jeff Tweedy, photo by Alexa Viscius Facebook Twitter WaterTower Music has released the soundtrack for the second season of the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. Opening
Sure, North West might be the child of one of the most high-profile couples of the 2010s, but rest assured that her upbringing is totally normal: She runs around the house with her siblings, she visits her dad Kanye at work, and she goes through fashion phases that she’ll certainly look back on in embarrassment
News Watch the Trailer for New Karen Dalton Documentary In My Own Time The film, directed by Robert Yapkowitz and Richard Peete, features contributions from Julia Holter, Angel Olsen, Nick Cave, and more By Quinn Moreland September 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Karen Dalton, photo courtesy of Greenwich Entertainment Facebook Twitter A documentary about the late
Riot Fest continued in Chicago’s Douglass Park on Friday, September 17th. Day 2’s robust lineup boasted sets from Coheed and Cambria, Meg Myers, Pinegrove, Radkey, Smashing Pumpkins, Sublime and recent Consequence Artists of the Month Meet Me @ the Altar and Amigo the Devil. In between sets, Consequence took some time to observe the fest’s ongoing COVID-19
News Ezra Furman Releases New EP for Netflix’s Sex Education: Listen “I’m proud of this music and I feel so lucky to be involved in Sex Education. Now let’s all watch and root for the queers.”—Ezra Furman By Matthew Strauss September 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ezra Furman, photo by Buck Meek Facebook Twitter Today, Netflix
Try not to feint from shock, but a festival named for violent disobedience is showing some indifference to following the rules. The question is whether Chicago’s Riot Fest 2021 can enforce enough of its own COVID-19 protocols to avoid becoming a super-spreader event. There’s one big reason to think it’s possible. Last month, Lollapalooza welcomed some